I only went to Joe since he was only 5 blocks from my apartment. I trusted him with a 1969 pair of beautiful western frye boots. I needed to re-do my heels, which is necessary every year or so. The work was extremely poor (large nails sticking out) and sloppy, very costly ($20), and I asked him a question about another pair and he was quite rude and obnoxious. Plus he's not open later than 5. What planet is he living on? It was worth me walking an extra few blocks to Professional Italian Shoe Repair on flatbush and they did an EXCELLENT job this year. I replaced the soles and heels and my boots look better than they did in 1969. Price was better than Joe!
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